Allegra

See also: allegra

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian allegra (“cheerful”), inspired by the musical term allegro.

Proper noun

Allegra

  1. (rare) A female given name.
    • 1860 Henry Wadswoth Longfellow: The Children's Hour:
      From my study I see in the lamplight,
      Descending the broad hall stair,
      Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra,
      And Edith with golden hair.
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